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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Ulster University

Ulster · QS #595

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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 8 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, salary, salary (5y), courses, scholarship). But Ulster University has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#595
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#69
1968
Established
1952
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ulster University

University of Hertfordshire

86.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£0
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

170
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses